Juvenile Intake and Assessment Worker; 9th Judicial District

Go McPherson • McPherson, KS

5d • $500 - $238 • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Intake and Assessment (JIA) Worker is an on-call position responsible for processing youth at the law enforcement center for various criminal behaviors or youth deemed to be a child in need of care. This role involves completing an intake process by gathering information from the youth, law enforcement officers, and family members, and accurately entering this data into a database. The position also requires coordinating youth placement based on assessed needs and county attorney recommendations. The JIA Worker must be available for 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday and at least one weekend per month, and is paid for the on-call shift regardless of whether they are called in. Youth can be brought in by law enforcement or through scheduled appointments. The JIA Worker must be able to report to the law enforcement office within 30 minutes of receiving a call. This role requires working respectfully with community partners, taking direction, presenting concise information to the county attorney and partners, and accurately entering data. The JIA Worker will be part of a team covering all shifts and works independently under the general supervision of the Harvey/McPherson Counties Community Corrections (HMCCC) Deputy Director, adhering to strict standards defined by legislation, agency policies, and the Kansas Department of Corrections/Juvenile Services.

Requirements

• Must be available for 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday and at least one weekend per month.
• Must be available to report to the law enforcement office within 30 minutes of receiving a phone call during an on-call shift.
• Must be able to work in a respectful manner with all community partners.
• Must be able to take directions and present concise information regarding the youth to the county attorney and community partners.
• Must be able to accurately enter information into a database.
• No Adult Felony conviction(s).
• No Juvenile Felony conviction(s).
• No confirmed and/or substantiated case of Adult abuse or neglect.
• No confirmed and/or substantiated case of Juvenile abuse or neglect.

Responsibilities

• Process youth at the law enforcement center for criminal behaviors or as a child in need of care.
• Complete an intake process including gathering information from youth, law enforcement, and family members.
• Accurately enter intake information into a database.
• Coordinate youth placement based on assessed needs and county attorney recommendations.
• Be available for 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday and at least one weekend per month.
• Report to the law enforcement office within 30 minutes of receiving a phone call during an on-call shift.
• Work respectfully with community partners.
• Take directions and present concise information regarding youth to the county attorney and community partners.
• Be part of a team that works together to cover all shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed